Middle School Math Teacher

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A math teacher in our learning community fosters a student-centered environment where students are active participants in their learning and teachers serve as facilitators of meaningful mathematical experiences. Through inquiry, collaboration, purposeful discourse, and timely feedback, teachers support students in progressing in their learning while developing critical thinking, problem-solving, and conceptual understanding.

This role requires cultivating a classroom culture that values curiosity, intellectual risk-taking, respectful collaboration, and productive struggle. Teachers are expected to support students in building strong conceptual foundations, making connections across learning, and developing the confidence and agency to think critically and contribute meaningfully within a community of learners.

St. Michael’s Catholic Preparatory School seeks a dynamic, experienced, and collaborative Middle School Math Teacher (Grade
6) for the  school year. The candidate must work well on a team, have excellent oral and written communication skills with colleagues and the community, and be a motivated, life‑long learner. St. Michael’s Prep believes in teaching the whole child, focusing on social and emotional development alongside academic progress. We know that children learn best and will take the necessary risks in the learning process when they feel confident, comfortable, and secure in their learning environment;

therefore, we look to employ educators who value building relationships and teaching social and emotional skills in addition to providing excellent academic instruction.

This middle school position entails teaching four sections of classes, one elective, and serving as a grade‑level advisor. This is a full‑time, 10‑month faculty position that begins August 2026. The employee will report to the Head of Middle School.

• Design a comprehensive program of study aligned with the PreK-12th‑grade curriculum, tailored to meet students' diverse needs, interests, and abilities.
• Deliver feedback to students and parents through diverse channels, including progress reports, conferences, calls, emails, and individual meetings, providing insightful comments and targeted guidance for improvement.
• Adjust teaching methods to accommodate students with identified learning differences, adhering to outlined accommodations in Student Support Plans.
• Exhibit organizational skills, creativity, and a collaborative approach while working with colleagues from various curricular departments.
• Utilize a variety of formative and summative assessments to gauge student understanding.
• Attend an intersession trip and grade‑level day retreat.
• Undertake additional responsibilities as assigned, including supervision during lunch, recess, and carpool duties.

• A bachelor’s degree required; a master’s degree preferred.
• At least two years of teaching experience is preferred.
• Math teaching experience in independent schools is preferred.
• Experience as a student advisor is preferred.

St. Michael’s Catholic Preparatory School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers equal employment opportunity to all applicants for employment and all employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, military service, application for military service, or any other status protected by applicable law.